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How to get fromUlsan to Japanby bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ulsan to Japan by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Ulsan Taehwa Bus Terminal to Gimhae Airport Int`l Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane PUS - FUK
    3h 5m
    ¥11,281–34,311

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ulsan Station to Busan Stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kokura to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    19h 48m

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Ulsan to Busan Int'l portcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Tokyocar car
    23h 36m
    ¥29,682–73,707

  4. Train, ferry via Sakaiminato

    1. Take the train from Taehwagang Station to Donghae Stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Donghae to Sakaiminatoferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Yonago to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    32h 3m
    ¥31,940–41,545

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥8,812Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Ulsan, South Korea and Japan?

There is no direct connection from Ulsan to Japan. However, you can take the bus to Gimhae Airport Int`l Terminal, walk to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport (FUK), walk to Fukuoka Airport, then take the subway to Gion. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City Hall to Tōkyō Station via KTX Ulsan Station, Ulsan Station, Busan Station, Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal, Shimonoseki, Shimonoseki, and Kokura in around 19h 48m.

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